1 Timothy 3:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 3:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 3:15 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 3:15 — KJV
“But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. ground: or, stay”
— 1 Timothy 3:15 (KJV)
1 Timothy 3:15 in Context — About the Book of 1 Timothy
1 Timothy is a veteran's field manual for a young pastor in Ephesus — sound doctrine, qualified leaders, care for widows, contentment over the love of money, and fighting the good fight of faith. It urges prayers for kings and all in authority so believers can live peaceful, godly lives.
Cross-References for 1 Timothy 3:15
“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:15: long, mayest, know
“(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:15: know, how, house
“And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:15: long, how, thyself
“And Pharaoh's servants said unto him, How long shall this man be a snare unto us? let the men go, that they may serve the LORD their God: knowest thou not yet that Egypt is destroyed?”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:15: long, know, how
“Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:15: know, how, house
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